Hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• JML
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2022

For Otitis Externa "I was prescribed this medication for an external ear infection at a walk in clinic. I was also prescribed an antibiotic for a middle ear infection. Pain stopped within 24 hours but returned after four days. A second antibiotic was prescribed but the discomfort continued. Saw an ENT at the 5 week mark and the ear drum was not moving, there was tremendous sinus discomfort and could not hear on the side with the issue. 9 weeks later when I returned to the ENT he discovered there was a film on my ear drum from the ear drops which he was able to remove."

• LADYJ
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2020

For Otitis Media "Used the Neomycin and Polymycin B ear drop prior to going to bed. I was awaken about 4:30 a.m., with a severe itch and stinging in and around my right ear. I used the drop the next morning and noticed I began to itch worse and continued, leading to bumps, redness, swollen and scaly ear that feels like rubber to the touch. I decided not to use it again. I called the doctor and was prescribed other meds to treat it. I'm praying it gets better and go away very soon."

• Katw
• August 24, 2020

For Otitis Media "I got water stuck in my ear 2 weeks prior and could hear it slosh around every once in a while and it started to be tender to the touch. Called Teladoc on a Saturday to see if they would rx me something to help. I was prescribed these awful drops and started them Saturday late afternoon. The first dose was fine but it was during my second dose that night that I started having excruciating pain and loss hearing in my ear. My whole neck and cheek was swollen and I couldn’t chew. It was worst than before I started the drops. I thought if I continued to use them, it would get better. I wrong, I continued for another day and a half and was in bed with throbbing pain at all times. The only thing that gave me brief relief was a hot rice pack. I went into my Dr. that Monday and had a 101 fever and 123 HR. My Dr said my ear canal was so swollen he couldn’t see past it. My symptoms didn’t turn until I started these drops! Spare yourself and please do not use these drops, throw them away!"

• Anonymous
• January 1, 2022

For Otitis Externa "I’m disgusted with this stuff. I used it for two days. It did nothing but make pain worse!! After a couple days without it my stupid butt decided I might have little infection left so I gave myself another dose! Now pain is back! I know it’s this rubbish. Do not use!!!!"

• Jim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

For Otitis Externa "I was prescribed these ear drops for ear pain and everything seemed to be going okay until a week after I stopped taking it. I now have ringing in the ear, ear fullness, and ear pain. The ENT said I have partial hearing loss now and I don’t know if it’s because of these drops or not!!! Do not use even if you are in severe pain!!!!"

• Sandy
• April 15, 2020

For Otitis Media "I went to a new PCP with chief complaints of a migraine, ear infection, sore throat, and nasal drip on March 13th, 2020. The antibiotic did not work and my ears were still in pain, on March 21, 2020 My PCP then called me a prescription for these ear drops. My ears got extremely worse than before making it unbearable. I went to the hospital and the doctor told me that I still have an ear infection and scaring inside my ears! Both of my ears now have hearing loss, ringing, severe pain, migraines, sinus pain, coughing, memory loss, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, dry mouth, dry throat, loss of voice, shaking of hands, slow and jerky muscle movements, frequent urination, bowel cramps, feeling about to pass out, dizziness, chest pain, tight chest and breathing problems, loss of appetite, insomnia. I pray that you remove this medicine from the shelves. It is a dangerous drug and I pray that it does not cause life long threatening complications or even death after using it."

• Not...
• October 7, 2021

For Otitis Externa "Was given this stuff from a ENT. It made my ear feel worse, after three days of using, loss of hearing. Very annoyed this was given to me with a horrible review list all over the web. I was clogged up from this and my jaw started to hurt as well. I recommend using cotton with drops of oil of oregano on the cotton. Then lightly set it in ear, what you want is the vapor to fill the ear. Don't put the oil by itself in your ear, for it can burn a little."

• Joe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2023

For Otitis Media "My ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor prescribed this medication for an inner and outer ear infection. I informed the doctor about a perforation in my ear drum, but the prescription was given nonetheless. The medication did not work and caused my outer ear to swell up, including my ear lobe, after the first dose. I used the drug twice a day, four drops each time, in only my left ear for a week, but it was ineffective. Currently, my ear feels full and the left side of my face and neck have a sensation of stiffness. The doctor initially wanted to prescribe drops with Cipro, but I have peripheral neuropathy from taking oral Cipro in the past, so the doctor gave me neomycin-based drops instead. However, these drops caused further harm to my left ear, where I already have diminished hearing and a high-pitched sound that won't go away. Unfortunately, the infection remains and I am frustrated that another medication has affected my nervous system. I no longer have confidence in my doctor."

• Autumn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2022

For Otitis Externa "HORRIBLE!!!!!! I had itchy ears, I was prescribed this and my ears hurt so bad and I now have a full out ear infection!!! The pain is unbearable I can’t believe it. The worse part is, there is no way to get back my 65$ I spent on this medication, the doctor says oh well we tried. The pharmacy says it’s against the board of health to refund money, the bank says they can’t dispute it. So now I’m left with an unbelievably painful ear infection, not to mention 65$ medication, 40$ doctor visit! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION!!!! Do your self a favor!!!!!!"

• pawes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2016

For Otitis Externa "I have been using these ear drops for 4 days now. I had itching in my right ear and pain in my left. Doctor said it was a mild skin infection/irritation. When I put the drops in the right ear, the itching becomes intense for a few minutes. But it does seem to help in the long run. The drops in the left ear I can hardly feel. That ear seems "full". The pain seems to have been alleviated though."

• Avoid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2021

For Otitis Externa "I’ve taken these before with little to no results so when the urgent care doctor prescribed these, I knew they wouldn’t work. That would have been the least of my worries. Now 8 days later and after being prescribed a z pack from my primary, my ears are still itchy, irritated and I have a nasty rash and swelling of my right earlobe. Next time someone tries to prescribe these, I will refuse."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2021

For Otitis Externa "Like so many other reviews, I was prescribed this drug for an external ear infection. After completing the drops, my hearing sounded slightly muffled and I can hear a crackling sound. My ear became incredibly itchy and painful all the way out to my earlobe. Went back and got oil drops, they seem to be helping remove the crust that has formed over my ear drum and sooth the rest of my irritated skin."

• Marina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

For Otitis Media "I am supposed to be on these ear drops for 10 days, leading up to my next ENT appointment. I have a tube in the ear I’m prescribed the drops for, and when using ear drops with a tube, you’re told to “pump” your tragus with your finger a couple of times in order to push the fluid further into your sinuses. I put 4 drops in, and immediately felt a burning in the back of my face. I pumped it twice, like normal, and felt the most intense, immediate pain to the point where I couldn’t stay silent in my apartment. I had to yell and make sounds to deal with the pain. My ear was in pain and full of fluid for about an hour after. I’m not sure how I’m supposed to take them 3 times a day for ten days, as the pain is excruciating and I don’t think I’ll be taking them at all anymore."

• Duke
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2021

For Otitis Externa "I had an ear infection and took Amoxicillin first and the Zpak got pneumonia. Dr gave me cortisporin optic 1 % for 10 days and both of my inner ears are plugged with fluid rolling around. I also have been getting vertigo when I lay down on either side."

• Diane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

For Otitis Media "Lost hearing in my ear using this med. Finally went to specialist he said this seeped into inner ear. Could cause a problem. Pain unbearable. User beware. Don't use this product."

• emmyk
• September 12, 2018

For Otitis Media "Totally ineffective. SUPER PAINFUL. After the second dose it left my ear throbbing and swollen with shooting pains for almost 24 hours straight."

• Anonymous
• February 14, 2017

For Otitis Media "I had an ear infection after having swimmers ear. Dr prescribed me this and now I have hearing loss!!! It's horrible!"

• Leigh
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2019

For Otitis Externa "I had perfect hearing Used these drops for a scaley ear. Now I have ringing in my ears"

• Cano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2020

For Otitis Externa "I got Tinnitus as a side effect from these combo drops hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin b- do not use them. Has anyone else had this side effect and recovered? Please post."

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 21, 2021

For Otitis Media "I'm not sure why there's so many bad reviews, these ear drops always work for my chronic ear infections and I don't have any hearing loss."

• hearing...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2017

For Otitis Media "Because of this medicine, my hearing is damaged... Perhaps permanently is what the consensus is. Never use."

• Attof
• September 1, 2016

For Otitis Externa "I used to get swimmers ear. These drops always fixed that in a few days. I now always flush my ears with vinegar/peroxide after swimming/diving, and don't much have the problem any more."

• sunny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2017

For Otitis Media "In my experience, this medication soothed my aching ear considerably."

• Tano
• March 18, 2020

For Otitis Media "This hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin ear drop made my ears bleed, I had ringing and clogged up even worse so I can't hear"

• Silve...
• January 28, 2017

For Otitis Externa "I'm not a swimmer, but I get ear infections a lot. I always get prescribed this and it always works in under 10 days. Wish it was available OTC."